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YH13 VBT

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VBT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 76,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 69,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 59,477 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,640 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 45,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 42,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 28,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 28,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 23,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 22,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 18,540 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YH13 VBT is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH13 VBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH13 VBT registered?

YH13 VBT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is YH13 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH13 VBT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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